1996 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 117

When FLOOR is selected, most of the air is directed through the floor ducts, and a little air is also directed at the windshield and side windows to help prevent fogging. When FLR/DEF is selected, air is directed through the floor ducts and the defroster outlets. When V (Defrost) is selected, air is directed out of the defroster outlets. 2. Move the temperature control lever to the red (warm) area or to the desired temperature. Set the fan at the desired speed. 3. To defrost the windshield and the side windows: 1. Move the function selector lever to the defrost symbol. When the defrost symbol is selected, most of the air is directed to the windshield and a small amount is directed toward the side windows. The defrost mode also helps defog interior window surfaces. 2. Move the temperature control lever to the red (warm) area or to the desired temperature. Set the fan speed at 4. 3. 115